📣 Hill Country Headlines – July 2nd Update Brought to you by Houffpouir Ranch 🌾

☁️ Weather First: Rain chances are creeping up! High near 90 today with clouds sticking around. We might see a thunderstorm tomorrow, and Friday’s looking cooler—just in time for the 4th! 🎆

🚓 Lampasas Police Blotter Highlights:

2 thefts: one at Walmart, one in the 1300 block of E. CTE

Fraud reported on E. 3rd

Disturbance on S. Main

2 accidents (no injuries)

Arrests:

Michael James Paddack (Burnet) – sexual assault & family violence

Katrina Dawn Monsey (Lampasas) – theft over $100 & paraphernalia

🚨 Marble Falls Yogurt Incident: Warrants issued for Chase Roberts (Lampasas) and Haden Thorp (Niederwald) after frozen yogurt was thrown at a convertible on Hwy 281. No injuries, but plenty of stickiness. 📷 Surveillance photo from the yogurt shop

🎀 Free Breast Cancer Screenings – July 21–24 Hosted at First Baptist Church of Lampasas. Quick, painless, and radiation-free Bexa exams. 📞 Call or visit the church to reserve your spot. 📸 Event info & image

🐾 Adopt a Pet – No Fees! The Lampasas Animal Shelter is aiming for 25 adoptions this week. Spay/neuter vouchers included! 📷 Shelter photo gallery

🚌 Free Rides All July The HOP is offering free microtransit rides in Lampasas and nearby towns. 📱 Book via app or call 254-933-3700 📸 Transit promo image

📅 Holiday Reminder: City & county offices, banks, and the library will be closed Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Plan ahead!

🎇 4th of July Events? Lampasas:

Freedom Bash at Burleson 1856 – 2 to 11 p.m. with live music, games, and water attractions. $10 entry, kids under 15 free.

San Saba: Friday
Fireworks at Mill Pond Park – Show starts at 9:15 p.m. Family friendly, no glass or alcohol.

Marble Falls: Friday
Lakeside Park Celebration – Pool open noon to 5, live music at 7, fireworks at 9:15.

Copperas Cove: Friday
Block Party on Robertson Ave – Noon to 4 p.m. with games, food, and family fun.

Burnet: Friday and Saterday
Canyon of the Eagles Festivities – All day, with stargazing and music on Saturday.

Note: SH 29 is still closed east of Burnet—plan detours if heading that way.